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Oscar made an offer Pacman can’t refuse

Though not exactly in the mold of Vito Corleone in the famous movie "The Godfather," Oscar De La Hoya apparently made an offer Manny Pacquia…

Sat, 03 Mar 2007

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We’re not paid protesters, say Pacman ‘fans’

PEOPLE CLAIMING to be followers of Manny Pacquiao yesterday denied that they were paid to heckle the Filipino boxing hero when he showed up …

Sat, 03 Mar 2007

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Boos in Cebu done by Pacquiao’s foes

THE COLD welcome Manny Pacquiao received during his brief visit to Cebu over the weekend is already part of efforts by his prospective polit…

Fri, 02 Mar 2007

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Pacquiao in training mode

MANNY PACQUIAO has set aside politics and has began training for his coming fight, surprising many who thought he was busy on the campaign t…

Thu, 01 Mar 2007

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Pacquiao foe trains for fight of his life

JORGE SOLIS of Mexico is going the extra mile in his training for the biggest fight of his life. Lined up against Manny Pacquiao, boxingR…

Tue, 27 Feb 2007

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Pacquiao cheered, booed in Cebu City

CEBU CITY— Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao got a not-so warm reception from local fans during his appearance in Saturday’s boxing car…

Mon, 26 Feb 2007

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Gorres falls victim to bum decision

CEBU CITY — The smell of cheating was so pervasive Saturday night that diehard boxing fans thought the WBO stood for World Boxing Odor…

Mon, 26 Feb 2007

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Pacman hits Cebu!

Manny Pacquiao arrived in Cebu late Friday night with trainer Buboy Fernandez, lawyer Jing Gacal and Solar Sports executive Rico Arce. It co…

Sat, 24 Feb 2007

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Gorres battles Mexican with more than just a win at stake

CEBU CITY ? For Z Gorres, today?s showdown with Mexico?s Fernando Montiel is all about making a name for himself. Long been fighting under t…

Sat, 24 Feb 2007

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Gomez: Nobody knows Solis!

Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) matchmaker Eric Gomez told the Manila Bulletin on Thursday that Manny Pacquiao is not getting the fight that he …

Sat, 24 Feb 2007

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Pacman passes aptitude test from education dept.

PERHAPS TRYING to prove to skeptics that his brain is also as quick as his hands, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao took an aptitude test supervise…

Thu, 22 Feb 2007

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Boom Boom has new opponent

OWING TO visa problems, Colombian Feider Viloria failed to arrive in the country on Tuesday but the lead promoter of Saturday night’s …

Thu, 22 Feb 2007

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I am focused on Solis fight — Pacquiao

TOLD THAT he was not probably preparing physically and mentally for his April 14 fight with Jorge Solis of Mexico in San Antonio, Texas, Fil…

Wed, 21 Feb 2007

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Bautista, Gorres armed to the teeth

FILIPINO BEAKBUSTERS Rey ‘Boom Boom’ Bautista and Z Gorres enter their respective fights this Saturday armed with over 100 round…

Tue, 20 Feb 2007

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Montiel in Cebu for Gorres duel

THE MOMENT Fernando Montiel and his party of five arrived in Cebu late yesterday morning, the Mexican immediately requested that he be broug…

Sun, 18 Feb 2007

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Get back to the gym, Pacman told

IT’S BEEN a while since Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao have talked and it just took a call to the Wild Card by a newspaperman for th…

Fri, 16 Feb 2007

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Critics only spur Pacquiao to run

MANNY PACQUIAO declared yesterday that there’s no more turning back in his bid to run for congressman of his home province despite mou…

Fri, 16 Feb 2007

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US scribes give Pacquiao top honor

MANNY PACQUIAO was named by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) as Boxer of the Year for 2006, beating the likes of Floyd Maywe…

Fri, 16 Feb 2007

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Roach's Cebu trip may not happen

FREDDIE ROACH is now so engrossed with the training of Oscar De La Hoya these days that the ace trainer might not only be able to do the cor…

Thu, 15 Feb 2007

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Pacman ready to back out?

DON?T BE surprised if boxing star Manny Pacquiao decides at the last minute to call off his plan to run for public office in the coming elec…

Tue, 13 Feb 2007